Black Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Stunning contrast for the front of the border! Dense, purplish-black, grass like foliage is exceptional. Produces dark lavender flowers and purple fall berries, adding interest. Use in mass as an edging or tuck into mixed containers.
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant types: | Perennial, Groundcover |
| Garden style: | Asian/Zen |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Grows slowly to 5 to 6 in. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Special feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Lavender-pink flowers in Summer |
| Foliage color: | Black |
| Item no.: | 3022 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Design Ideas
Dense tufts are lush and exotic for Asian gardens, modern looks and high contrast foliage effects. Exciting shade garden plant with diverse applications from singles to groups and masses. Outstanding fine textured color in containers.
Stunning contrast for the front of the border! Dense, purplish-black, grass like foliage is exceptional. Produces dark lavender flowers and purple fall berries, adding interest. Use in mass as an edging or tuck into mixed containers.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Design Ideas
Dense tufts are lush and exotic for Asian gardens, modern looks and high contrast foliage effects. Exciting shade garden plant with diverse applications from singles to groups and masses. Outstanding fine textured color in containers.
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant types: | Perennial, Groundcover |
| Garden style: | Asian/Zen |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Grows slowly to 5 to 6 in. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Special feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Lavender-pink flowers in Summer |
| Foliage color: | Black |
| Item no.: | 3022 |
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